People & Places
Show Me | Porter Teleo
Kelly Porter and Bridgett Cochran combine fine art and high design to create custom hand-painted wall coverings and fabrics for their company, Porter Teleo. Made in their studio in Merriam, Kansas, their products garner national attention, with showrooms in LA, Miami and Chicago. They also have installations all around the world, including Egypt, Spain and…
Origin Story | Cowboy Boots
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Show Me | Jason Sudeikis
Season three of “Show Me” kicks off with actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis back in his hometown. Often wearing one of many KC hats, Sudeikis is proud to call Kansas City home. See what keeps him coming back year after year and why he thinks Kansas City may be the new hub for what’s happening…
My 5 | Bonjwing Lee
My 5 is a series wherein Flatland asks someone to show us five items from their life that help them do their job or tell their story. It’s a chance to learn more about the people in our community by getting a peek at what’s in their drawers, kitchens, briefcases, or desks. In the latest…
A Trip Back to a Childhood Spent in Westport Orphanage
By Tess Vrbin Joe Bessenbacher’s most vivid childhood memories include “a white triangular bonnet.” This piece of headgear is part of the habit that the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul wore. The order of nuns ran the Kansas City Orphan Boys’ Home, where Bessenbacher spent nine years of his childhood. Over time,…